Since July 2022, Mr. Curtright has emphasized the core value of “patients first” at Oklahoma’s flagship academic health system. His focus continues to be operational excellence, strategic planning and growth, health system transformation, employee engagement and patient care. He led OU Health’s organizational redesign, integrating clinical performance into operations by establishing chief medical officer and chief nurse executive offices, and transitioning from a holding company to an operating company model. He prioritizes quality and accessibility of care, expanding services by partnering with rural and regional health systems. This includes expanding the footprint of the state’s National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, to reach more Oklahomans. Under his leadership, OU Health has seen increased clinic visits, admissions and patient satisfaction, resulting in improved financial performance. His focus on financial stabilization has resulted in increasing health system income since his arrival, along with improved credit outlooks from Moody’s and S&P. Prior to OU Health, he served as CEO for University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia.
